Copa del Rey: Barcelona’s Raphinha, Rashford to miss Atletico clash
Barcelona will be without both of their left wingers Raphinha and Marcus Rashford for the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg clash at Atletico Madrid on Thursday. Raphinha is still sidelined with a thigh strain, while Rashford did not train on Wednesday. Rashford is suffering from a knee problem after receiving a knock in Barcelona's 3-0 win over Real Mallorca in...
Lassa fever: Kwara to sanction food vendors for poor hygiene
The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWASEPA) has warned food processors, garri production centres, and street food vendors across the state to adhere strictly to hygiene and waste management standards or face sanctions, in a bid to prevent the spread of Lassa fever. In a statement on Wednesday, KWASEPA’s Press Secretary, Aliyu Amode, said the agency is concerned about environmental...
Uba Sani praised for Southern Kaduna road projects
Governor Uba Sani has received commendation for completing and commissioning the 23-kilometre road connecting Madauchi to Kafanchan via Madakiya in southern Kaduna State. Samuel Atung (SAN), Principal Partner of Gatekeepers Consult and Walin Moro’a, described the road as a strategic development for Southern Kaduna. He noted that it links multiple communities in the Bajju Chiefdom and provides a vital alternative route...
US lawmakers mull visa ban on Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah over alleged religious persecution
Five Republican lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives have introduced a bill seeking to pressure the Nigerian government over alleged religious persecution and mass atrocities. The proposed legislation, titled “Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026,” calls for the US Secretary of State to produce a detailed report on American efforts to address the ongoing situation in...
PICTORIAL: Troops overrun terrorist camp, seizes arms in Kogi
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully overrun a terrorist camp in Kogi State, recovering a significant cache of arms and ammunition, the Army announced on Wednesday. The operation was conducted under Operation IGBO IDANU I. In a statement on its official Facebook page, the Army said soldiers of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, dismantled a key camp linked to...
APC chieftain calls Yilwatda against ceding party dtructures to govs
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yekini Nabena, has urged the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), led by Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, not to surrender control of party structures to incumbent governors ahead of upcoming nationwide congresses. The APC is set to hold ward, local government, and state congresses, which will determine the leadership of...
inDrive records growth in courier service across Nigeria
inDrive, a ride-hailing platform operating in nine African countries, has announced a surge in growth for its courier service in Nigeria. The company said the growth comes amidst growing interest from urban workers who rely more on app-based delivery to earn a flexible income. inDrive, in a statement on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, sadi the number of couriers on its Nigerian...
Arik Air diverts to Benin after engine scare
An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 flying from Lagos to Port Harcourt made an emergency diversion to Benin Airport on Wednesday after the crew detected a loud bang from one of the aircraft’s engines mid-flight. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) later confirmed that the incident involved significant damage to the affected engine, though no injuries were recorded. According to the airline’s...
Bandits kill two police inspectors, four civilians in Benue
Two police inspectors and four civilians have been killed following an attack by suspected bandits on Tse-Kaseve village in Anyagba Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Benue State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 4:00 p.m. on Monday when dozens of armed bandits stormed the community on nearly 100 motorcycles, attempting to overrun the village market and attack...
No child will be left behind in digital literacy drive — Uba Sani
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding digital literacy, promoting innovation and ensuring equal learning opportunities for every child across the state. He made this known on Tuesday at the “Class Is Open Everywhere” DigiTruck Digital Skills Training Programme, stressing that no child would be left behind, regardless of whether they live in urban or...
